The postcode BA20 2EQ is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA20 2EQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA20 2EQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BA20 2EQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to BA20 2EQ is Preston Road which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Watercombe Lane and is 42 m away. The closest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, 3.19 km away.
The closest primary school to BA20 2EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Preston CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Orchard School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 11, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BA20 2EQ is The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse) and is 180 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 25, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Happy House 174 Ltd and is 52 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on July 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 71.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BA20 2EQ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BA20 2EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA20 2EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA20 2EQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BA20 2EQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston School Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 221 m |
| Preston CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 770 m | |
| Oaklands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 825 m |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 898 m |
| Holy Trinity Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Huish Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Yeovil College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 7, 2016) | 1.58 km |
| Kingfisher Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.01 km | |
| The Orchard School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 2.07 km |
| Milford Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.12 km |
| Milford Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.12 km | |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.33 km |
| St. Michael's Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.54 km |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 14, 2019) | 2.74 km |
| Buckler's Mead School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.84 km | |
| Fairmead School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.87 km |
| Fiveways Special School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2017) | 3.07 km |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 3.12 km |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 3.15 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA20 2EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Family Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Happy House 174 Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 27, 2021 | 52 m | |
| The Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 169 m | |
| The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 180 m | |
| Preston School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Young Ones | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Mama Bears Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 485 m | |
| Star Plus Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 538 m | |
| Smartees Day Care Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 645 m | |
| Westlands Entertainment Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 671 m | |
| Yeovil Beer Festival | Exempt | 671 m | |
| Yeovil Community Sports & Recreation Organisation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 671 m | |
| Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 678 m | |
| Hollis Mead Organic Diary | Exempt | 682 m | |
| Palmers Fish and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 682 m | |
| Palmers Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 682 m | |
| Rug Ratz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 682 m | |
| Preston Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2021 | 694 m | |
| ROYAL STANDARD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 740 m | |
| West Abbey Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 757 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA20 2EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Watercombe Lane | 42 m | |
| The Bell Inn | 115 m | |
| Watercombe Lane | 115 m | |
| The Bell Inn | 118 m | |
| Preston School | 301 m | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station | 3.19 km | |
| Yeovil Junction Rail Station | 3.83 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 49.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA20 2EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sampson's Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Ash Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Yew Tree Close Covert | 1.56 km | |
| Penn Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Dry Copse | 1.94 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.07 km | |
| Perry's Hill | 2.1 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.14 km | |
| Vauxhall Covert | 2.23 km | |
| Penny's Hill Copse | 2.23 km | |
| Fatlands Plantation | 2.29 km | |
| Leaze Plantation | 2.29 km | |
| Longcroft Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Summer House Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Camp Hill | 2.49 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA20 2EQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76 Mbps | 71.6 Mbps | 79.93 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 17.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 71.6 | 17.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BA20 2EQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.94355100 |
| Longitude | -2.65850800 |
| OS Easting | 353832 |
| OS Northing | 0116219 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Yeovil |
| County Electorial Division | Yeovil West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Yeovil Summerlands |
| Local Authority District | South Somerset |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Somerset |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000189 |
| Travel To Work Area | Yeovil |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Somerset |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Somerset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Somerset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Yeovil BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050317 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 016B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |